All About Trulicity®
Trulicity is a medication that is used to improve blood sugar in type 2 diabetes patients who are 18 years of age and over. It has been shown that it could also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events for those who have type 2 diabetes along with cardiovascular disease or risk. Trulicity is an injectable medication, which is injected once a week under the skin. When taken regularly, it controls blood sugar for the week between each injection.
Only people who have type 2 diabetes are helped by Trulicity, whether for blood sugar control or cardiovascular benefits. Some type 2 diabetes patients even experience weight loss while taking Trulicity, however, it is not a weight loss medication. Here’s what you need to know about taking Trulicity.
